Sunday, 22 September 2013

DIET CHART


Hi viewers,

As requested by two of my friends, i am giving below the diet chart which we (myself and my husband)
follows.

It may vary person to person  hence always check with doctor before you start following this chart as certain things may not be applicable to you.

This chart is prepared considering the following illness : cholesterol, diabetics, heart problems.

DIET CHART

DATES TAMARIND SWEET CHUTNEY ll SWEET CHUTNEY ll CHUTNEY

Date tamarind chutney is a sweet chutney which is used in Chaats.  It is made with dates, tamarind, jaggery and some chilli powder, roasted cumin powder, dry ginger powder etc.





Flaxseed Khajur Laddo

Flaxseed laddo is made with Khajur, sugar, ghee and dry fruits.  It is very easy to make, tasty and healthy too. Flaxseed and dates has got many health benefits.  Flaxseed in take controls cholesterol level.   dates are rich in nutrients, vitamins and minerals.  It dietary fiber prevents  LDL cholesterol in the gut.    see the link below for the health benefits of dates.

Flaxseed oil has been known to lower cholesterol and protect the heart from disease, as well as regulate blood pressure. Because of its fiber content, flaxseed oil promotes healthy and efficient digestion. It can also help to soothe stomach ulcers.


health-benefits-of-dates.html


Flaxseed khajur laddo


RED CHILLI CHUTNEY, RED THEEKA CHUTNEY

Red Theeka Chutney is used for chaat items.  It is a simple preparation and can be made at home easily. It is made with red chilli, garlic, lemon juice, salt and roasted cumin powder.


Red Theekha Chutney



VADA PAV


Vada Pav need no introduction.  It is a staple food of Maharashtra.  In each knook and corner, you will see one stall of vada pav, vada bhaji, Samosa pav and we love it at any time.  Vada is made with potato and masalas, made small ball out of it and dipped in the chickpea flour batter and deep fried.  served with lasoon chutney, green chutney and fried green chilli with Pav.

Vada Pav

Dry Lasoon chutney


Dry lasoon chutney is normally served with Vada Pav.  this can also be served with dal rice. It is a very simple and easy preparation.
Dry lasoon chutney


Friday, 20 September 2013

WATER MELON KHEER

Water melon kheer or payasam is made with the white portion of water melon.  We can prepare subzi also with the white portion of the water melon.  It is quite tasty whether it is subzi or kheer or halva.  I have made pachadi, dosa, halva etc and already posted.

It is a simple preparation and delicious when served cold.





KHAJUR, SAGO KHEER



I was craving to eat some sweets and want something instantly.  when i looked in the fridge, khajur was lying in one packet.  my husband had soaked some dry khajur to eat.  immediately i soaked 2 tbsp sabudana and the khajur and here is the recipe. It is healthy, tasty too.

Khajur sago kheer

Thursday, 19 September 2013

Ashoka Halva, halva, Moong wheat flour halva


Ashoka halva it is known as was introduced to me by my Aunty, Kunchamma Nochur.  When she came to our house with her daughters and grand daughter, she brought the same for us.  I liked  it very much and immediately noted down the recipe.  It is a month back but could not make it.  However, being Ananth Chaturdasi on 18th Sept 2013, we left our office early due to Ganesh Immersion, I reached home early.  So I decided to spent some time to make this sweet as my daughter was also craving for some sweets.

Moongdal, wheatflour halva


Tuesday, 17 September 2013

TOMATO SOUP


During the heavy rain or when you are not well, a bowl of hot soup is always preferred by everyone.   My children always prefer them with toasted bread cubes in it.  Today's demand was for Tomato Soup.  I never miss the chance to put certain vegetables wherever and whenever it is possible as my children are very fussy about eating vegetables.

Tomato Soup